CALS-Temporary Agricultural Worker- Field Assistant-Cornell University Experimental Station (CUAES)

   

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Department Background:

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University’s second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world’s complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world.

Position Summary:

• Maintains appropriate and timely plant care, including watering and fertilizing

• Monitors greenhouse environment and greenhouse facilities then promptly informs me of any suspected problems

• Cleans and organizes greenhouses and associated work areas

• Cleans and sterilizes pots, organizes supplies, and conducts routine maintenance 

• Mixes and prepares growing media

• Handles fertilizers, potting materials, and other supplies

• Autoclave loading, operation, and unloading

• Interacts in a professional manner with all facility clients and coworkers

• Helps us maintain a safe work place

• Fully understands watering notes and executes plant care instructions as described by our growers and checks with myself and our S07 greenhouse growers for clarification when needed

• Participates in projects or other duties as assigned with occasional work responsibility falling above or below current classification

 

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

This is a full-time position at 39-hours per week 97.5% FTE, $20.00 per hour. This is a 3-5 month term appointment that is contingent upon available work, funding, and performance.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

   

University Job Title:

Temporary Agricultural Worker

Job Family:

Temporary Academic Support

Level:

No Grade - Hourly

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